You probably wouldn’t believe this, but I am not naturally a morning person. I have always found that the hardest part of my morning routine is getting my butt out of bed. I have to work at it. Before I…
5 Healthy Lunch Ideas that Take 2 Minutes to Prep
I am a pretty dedicated to bringing my lunch to work. Sometimes I feel lame because I don’t go out to eat and socialize with my coworkers, but I know that I eat healthier and save money by bringing lunch—bonus…
3 Ways to Thread Me Time into Everyday Household Tasks
I know the research is out there saying that you can’t multitask anymore. I’ve heard it, I’ve read it. And I mostly agree, but there are some exceptions. I have found that with activities that I consider mindless, I can…
Overwhelmed? Try this Simple 5 Minute Exercise
Most of the time when I get overwhelmed it’s because I have severely over scheduled my life. Between mom stuff, house work, marriage, and social life it’s easy to let a few yes’s turn your schedule from manageable to crazy…
5 New Aldi Finds I’m Loving This Summer
1. Peanut butter dark chocolate Perfect Bar I’ve seen these bars on a few foodie Instagramers and I didn’t pull the trigger until I found them at Aldi. They are refrigerated bars with peanut butter, honey, and a protein mix….
Our Small Choices Have Big Impact
Have you ever noticed that when you workout you just happen to eat healthier? And when you eat healthier you feel like you have more energy so you are more active. And when you’re more active you eat healthier. And…
My Absolute Favorite Cup of Coffee
Before you run away, just know that I was skeptical at first as well. But for the last 8 months, I put butter, oil and collagen in my coffee every morning. If you’re at all into health and wellness this…
A Quick Trick to a Clean House (and a Clean Mind)
At our house it takes about as much time as a snap of a finger to go from clean to messy. I know that life is being lived at our house and life isn’t a perfect picture of cleanliness, blah,…
Hayes Update: Holy Heck She’s One Year
Can I just start by saying the parenting stereotype is true. And I am fitting it to a tee. This is me all week… “Time flies.” — Every parent ever — Sydney Norquist I think I said that at least…
What Does a Good Relationship With Yourself Look Like?
I was meeting with a mentor of mine the other day. We met remotely that day so I was in a super cute local coffee shop, Factory Coffee, drinking a Nutella Mocha and she was at her office. Just like…